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The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work - Alain de Botton, David Colacci
The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work
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ISBN: 9781441834171 (1441834176)
Publisher: Findaway World
Edition language: English
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Clif's Book World
Clif's Book World rated it
3.0
We are all descended from a long line of hunter gatherers who didn't survive unless they continued to consistently hunt and gather. Today we call it work. And except for the fortunate few born with wealth, we all are required to spend a significant portion of our lives working in order to survive. ...
Kate Says: "Reading Is Fun!"
Kate Says: "Reading Is Fun!" rated it
3.0 The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work
While a great piece of photo journalism, I was disappointed in the fact that there wasn't much philosophical debate on what the the pleasures and sorrows at work are, and what one can do to maximize happiness and not get bogged down in the sorrows. This book was very different, but I think fans of A...
Peace, Love & Books
Peace, Love & Books rated it
3.0 The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work (Vintage International)
The title of this book seems a bit misleading but the contents are often interesting. I expected more of a philosophical meditation on the meaning of work in people's lives. There is some of that, but de Botton's observations and reflections are wide-ranging. He examines things that most people igno...
michaelhartford
michaelhartford rated it
3.0 The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work
Equally insightful and exasperating, with a significant dose of aristocratic condescension.Full review here
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